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PE12 DHG

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,347 mi
Last recorded85,347 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 DHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner shoulder stepped.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 85,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner shoulder stepped.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,769 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2025 74,769 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2024 69,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 69,905 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 62,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,114 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 52,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,711 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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PE12 DHG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE12 DHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE12 DHG registered?

PE12 DHG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is PE12 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 DHG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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